Buccaneers: Three Soft Spots in the 2017 Schedule

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates to the fans as he runs off the field after they beat the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates to the fans as he runs off the field after they beat the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Where are the soft spots in the Buccaneers 2017 schedule?

The Buccaneers enter the upcoming season with a lot of hope. 10-6 was the record last year, and it would be hard to argue against the fact that the team is already better than they were last year. This is all before the NFL draft has even taken place. And to top all of that, the preparation will be on display for the world to see on Hard Knocks. There is a lot to be excited about.

Now it becomes more real. If anyone missed it, the schedule has been released, check it out. At a minimum, the Bucs will be seen twice on the national stage in primetime. If the season goes the way we all think it will, the Bucs will see NBC on Sunday night at least once. If they are finally given the proper respect of course. It happened once last year so it can happen again.

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Even though it’s early, how are things going to work out with this schedule? It’s always fun to speculate. Every schedule has peaks and valleys in it. There are rough spots and there are some softer spots.

Bailey Adams took a look at the toughest games on the upcoming schedule. There are some real tough ones, especially with the defending NFC champions once again coming from the NFC South.

This morning we are going to take a look at the other end of the spectrum. Today we are going to look at some of the softer spots in the 2017 schedule. Of course the games will be played between the white lines. But, these are games that, on paper, look quite winnable.

These are the games that, as a fan, you look at the schedule and feel good about. Even this early. Let’s see what you think.

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